foxbody 5.3 ls swap
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From: St.louis Mo
foxbody 5.3 ls swap Hey,ive been doing this swap for the last 2 months.so i finally decided to post a thread.
I have a 1990 lx hatch ,i bought a 02 5.7 from my buddy, but the block was cracked at the bellhousing from when he wrecked.so i decided to use a diff. Bottom end, i picked up a 5.3 yesterday for 240 from the junkyard.its from a totalled 2005 z71.i already bolted my aje k member in place.i have my fuel setup pretty much done.hoping to drop the motor in tomorrow.
I have a 1990 lx hatch ,i bought a 02 5.7 from my buddy, but the block was cracked at the bellhousing from when he wrecked.so i decided to use a diff. Bottom end, i picked up a 5.3 yesterday for 240 from the junkyard.its from a totalled 2005 z71.i already bolted my aje k member in place.i have my fuel setup pretty much done.hoping to drop the motor in tomorrow.
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Update Sorry its been awhile since I've updated my thread,I've been moving and finally settled in.so im back it at again.i have the motor and trans in,however its cocked to the driverside.im hoping someone has had this problem and can help me out.once i have this done i can finish up on getting my parts.thx allot
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Rite on.thats definitely good to know.i still havent figured out why my motor is more cocked to the driver side..
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Alright,i found out i had the mounts the wrong way facing forward.so i switched that around last night.now i have 1" of room behind the intake.i tried loosening up the big bolts but it didnt seems to really make a difference.im gonna slot it as soon as i get home from work!
Alright,i found out i had the mounts the wrong way facing forward.so i switched that around last night.now i have 1" of room behind the intake.i tried loosening up the big bolts but it didnt seems to really make a difference.im gonna slot it as soon as i get home from work!
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A little update.today i got the motor to sat straight,i did have to elongate the holes on the driver mount.after i did that it was very easy.my trans(350turbo) was hitting my crossmember.so i had to notch it a bit,will box it in tomorrow after work..but its all lined up now!! Thanks guys i appreciate the help..
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I installed the water pump and alternator.i have to get my harmonic balancer from my old 5.7 since im using the fbody accesories and it doesnt line up with the truck harmonic balancer.i test fitted the radiator, i cut down the bottom hose.now i just need the brackets..
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Yes its running a little smoother,however now i have to switch to truck accesories.my f body accesories dont line up with harmonic balancer..
I had to notch it because it was hitting my governer cover..
I had to notch it because it was hitting my governer cover..